Preaching for Revitalization: How to revitalise your church through your pulpit

by Michael F. Ross

In recent years a new buzzword has appeared on the church scene - Revitalization. Unlike marketing buzzwords this concept carries with it real substance and stands to make a lasting impact on the church. This idea, used specifically about the local congregation, carries with it the hope of renewed vigor; redirected purpose; restoration of healthy growth and the refreshments of the Holy Spirit over the entire life of the church. It is Mike Ross's premise that churches in need of revitalization need revitalized pulpits. The challenge is for Pastors to lead the revitalization of declining congregations through the primacy of the pulpit. Why? - because Church revitalization can never be maintained unless it is the product of a Biblical pulpit. Mike perceptively examines historic and contemporary preaching and assesses which changes are necessary for church revitalization. He then proposes practical steps that can be taken to 'rebirth' the local church through revitalized preaching.

240 pages, Paperback

First published April 28, 2006

About the author

Mike Ross is Senior Pastor of Christ Covenant Church in Charlotte, North Carolina.Senior Pastor, Christ Covenant Church, Charlotte, North Carolina

Reviews

[Pete Williamson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very helpful and encouraging book for preachers old and new. Ross argues from Scripture as well as the history of the church that the sermon is to be given highest priority in the church and then gives very practical advice and examples for strengthening one's preaching. This will go into the queue of books that I will want to read again and again. Highly recommended.

[J.E. Jr. · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one was fine— even good, at times. Ross loves the Puritans, it is clear, and dips his toe into the “if only we could be like the Puritans, all would be right in the world” waters a bit too often. However, he tackles an important topic and offers good counsel in many ways.